Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge

Last year the inaugural Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge roped in almost 100 participants for a rip roaring competition that helped us all to enjoy the holiday season without packing on any lbs!! For those not worried about the weight, it was still a great motivator to maintain fitness and make sure you are putting some time for yourself on the crazy holiday calendar.

The challenge is back this year and I will be out gathering prizes for our winners (think Headsweats visor, ProBars, towels, gym bags, energy gel)…due to a little controversy over last years winner… who we all still think was probably blowing smoke… I am keeping the point system the same, but possibly switching up how the winners are selected. I want to reward the person with the most points, but we’re going to need some validation that you actually earned those points if it comes in to question.

Challenge will run from Nov 23 to Jan 8…this helps to cover you for the major holidays!

HBBC Rules1 Point per mile (run/walk/snowshoe)1 Point per 3 miles biked1 Point per 30 minutes of weight lifting, Pilates, yoga, stretching or abs1 Point per 15 minutes of another form of cardio (i.e. kick boxing, aerobics elliptical)1 Per day where you reach a minimum of 7 servings of fruits and veggies

Because I am all about taking care of your entire mind, body, soul connection there will be additional posts/questions where you can earn points throughout the challenge.

Keep track of your points through whatever means you’d like…just be honest. I will put it to a vote as to how you would like to report points:A. Enter them yourselves in to a Google Doc. Means you can see at any time how others are doing, so long as they are updating the sheet.B. Send them to me weekly, so that you have to wonder all week long if you are beating the competition or not.

Which point option is more motivating to you? Leave your choice below when you say HEY I’M IN!

This was great motivation for everyone who participated last year and of course there is a new and improved Holiday Bootie Buster Challenge button for your website which will earn you an extra point if you post it and help gather some friends to the challenge.So that’s the game folks…whose up for the challenge??? Sign up by leaving your name below and a link to your blog if you’d like it to appear on the list of participants.

Giveaway time at AndHerLittleDogToo for some running gearand over at LoveYogaandVeggies!—————————————Gratitude JournalNov 10I am grateful for fun challengesI am grateful for lots of competitionI am grateful for good weather so I can kick your buttI am grateful for huge water bottlesI am grateful for planning ahead

Comments

Sign me up! I think having the google doc would be a cool thing – I havent really used the docs feature yet.question – the 1 pt per 15 minutes of another form of cardio, would that mean swimming too???

SIgn me up sister! I am not picky about how though! I need to get better about fruits/veggies. I voted against the marathon going to try to get time peeled off my half. I really have my heart set on Chicago being my first.

I'm in! I've been doing a lot of running but absolutely NO weight lifting what so ever.I like the google docs option. I think you should define, or post a link to, what is actually is a serving of fruits or vegetables. I always get confused about that.

I'm in! I don't have a preference between the two methods, I'd probably end up making my own spreadsheet anyway! Too bad it doesn't go long enough to include my halves, but it may get me to do an work! I'll be hosting another virtual race in Dec too, if the participants want to join in.

Count me in! I'm sooo excited to participate this year. I already added the image & a link to this post on my blog in the sidebar.I'm totally fine with whichever method of recording… I'm thinking if we all add them ourselves to a Google Doc, it's less work for you.

Sign me up!!!The google doc does seem like the easiest on you.And, honesty is best policy…can't see how you would get around that part of the challenge. But thank you for doing this! I love these! And I will mention it in my next blog!!

Sign me up as well, although I know absolutely NOTHING about google docs – does that make me a dinosaur?? I love the opportunity to participate in a challenge that takes me through the holidays. Love, love, love it! Also, how do I post a link to my blog. I just write, so I'm not too adept at the tech stuff. Love your blog Amanda – read it daily! And I'd love to have readers share healthy holiday recipes. I'm posting my awesome whole wheat oat bran pancakes on my blog tomorrow.Terrihttp://lifechapterbychapter.blogspot.com

I'm totally in!!! I agree, there has to be a better way to validate the winner but that's the problem with virtual competitions. I'm good with either option but if you did google, it might help people have a means to document each day as they go along and then not have to redo it weekly to give you results. thanks for organizing!

I'm in.I think the most motivating is the stuff that's not running. I'm training for the LA Marathon, so that's a given, but gotta shake up my core and bootie, so this is great. Will you let us know how/when/what/where?And, I think it should start NOW!! LOL

Well I have been following your blog and a couple of others for a couple of months and have not commented . . . so this is my first blog comment. yahoo!!!I see that just about all of your comments come from friends that have their own blogs – I have been thinking about it – but just not sure I have the time – or could find much to consistently blog about. ????count me in – I would love to get in on the HBBC –

I'm all for it as well. I am going to say whatever way is easier for you. I started Ash's 20 in 20 challenge last Spring and it was too much work for her so she dropped it, I would hate to see that happen again. I was also wondering if you had thought about adding a point a day for just eating one of less small treats a day. I know that is is the addition of small treats that add up to my holiday poundage. Thanks for a great challenge

I was on the fence when I read this yesterday because I'm looking forward to taking a little bit of a break from training right about when the HBBC starts (the day after Philly), but really, after so much fun last year, how can I resist?Sign me up…

What a great idea & how fun! I'm in. I've never used google docs but that sounds like a good option. By the way, I followed Tall Mom's button to get here (does she get a point for that?). Here's to some great Bootie Busting!

I'm in. Been looking for external motivation to keep me going thru the holidays. Its doesn't matter to me how you track it. Whatever's easiest. I blogged about the challenge. Hopefully I can get some of my friends to dign up too. http://megan-corey.blogspot.com/

This was fun last year; so I'm signing up again this year–hope the weather is nicer, so I can get more running in! I've never used Google doc either, but I agree with the ones who think that we should go with what is easier for you.

This is awesome. I've been preparing myself to not put on ANY weight this season and this will totally help keep me on track! I have no idea what google docs is but according to most it sounds easier for you, so do whatever's easier!

This is great motivation. I want to join the fun. I like the idea of Google Docs if you can tell us how to access it and use it. I think it would be motivational to see what other people are accomplishing. Just what I need right now to keep my momentum going.

Wow- I was only a day or 2 behind in catching up on my blog reading and there's a new challenge! Yes- sign me up please! Either option that would be easiest for you would work. Thanks for organizing this!

I'm insane and I KNOW I won't win, but I need the motivation of a real challenge – and you definitely challenge me AB! So, signup me and then say a prayer I don't hurt myself! :)http://reasonlight.blogspot.comEither point system works for me.

I really enjoyed the challenge last year… I got so creative at fitting in extra stuff to get points but haven't really done much of it since (like on demand yoga on cable, etc.). Is it too late to sign up?Oh, I like option A 😀

HI! My name is Samantha or Sami or Hey you! LOLhttp://seesamieat.blogspot.com/Sign me up! i am so in! this sounds like just what i needed to get through the Holidays! I think either works but A might be nice so we can all see how were doing and then you dont have to keep track of a hundred or so participants! How do I get the button on my blog?

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